The more you fly, the faster you'll enjoy benefits like priority boarding; or earn points to unlock Points Club, where you'll enjoy benefits like lounge access, or The Qantas Club to start your journey off right.

Qantas Explorer fares

See more of Australia and New Zealand than the average tourist.

If you're flying Down Under, you'll want to make the most of your time there. Qantas Explorer fares (formerly known as Qantas Walkabout Pass) can take you further and give you the chance to see more of Australia and New Zealand for less.

Create your own customised experience, starting off in one of our Australian or New Zealand gateways. From there, fly throughout Australia or New Zealand and see some of the best of what's on offer. By booking Qantas Explorer fares, they could cost you a lot less than booking your domestic flights separately.*

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Your chance to explore more of Australia

From Bryon Bay in the east to Broome in the west, getting around Australia is easy. Fly Qantas to Australia, and then take advantage of our Qantas Explorer fares to save on domestic flights throughout this great country. There are over 80 routes to get you to more than 30 destinations.

To work out where you can fly between, and get an idea of the cost of each flight, we've divided each route into zones. The amount for the surcharges, fees and taxes will be calculated once you've made your booking, as these will vary depending on your departure and destination points.

Flights are operated by Qantas, Jetstar, Airnorth or are on QantasLink (operated by National Jet Systems, Sunstate Airlines, Eastern Australian Airways and Southern Australian Airlines).

Zone 1 fares are from €43^ per flight sector, plus surcharges, fees and taxes, and apply for travel between these cities:

Adelaide - Hobart

Adelaide - Port Lincoln

Adelaide - Kangaroo Island

Brisbane - Hamilton Island

Brisbane - Hervey Bay

Brisbane - Mackay

Brisbane - Newcastle

Brisbane - Sydney

Brisbane - Townsville

Brisbane - Gladstone

Brisbane - Rockhampton

Broome - Darwin

Bundaberg - Brisbane

Cairns - Mackay

Cairns - Rockhampton

Canberra – Adelaide

Canberra - Brisbane

Hamilton Island - Cairns

Hobart - Melbourne

Learmonth - Perth

Mackay - Rockhampton

Mackay - Townsville

Melbourne - Adelaide

Melbourne - Canberra

Melbourne - Coffs Harbour

Melbourne - Devonport

Melbourne - Kangaroo Island

Melbourne - Launceston

Melbourne - Sydney

Perth - Geraldton

Proserpine - Brisbane

Sydney - Adelaide

Sydney - Armidale

Sydney - Ballina

Sydney - Canberra

Sydney - Coffs Harbour

Sydney - Gold Coast

Sydney - Hervey Bay

Sydney - Hobart

Sydney - Launceston

Sydney - Sunshine Coast

Sydney - Port Macquarie

Sydney - Tamworth

Townsville - Cairns

Zone 2 fares are from €75^ per flight sector, plus surcharges, fees and taxes, and apply for travel between these cities:

Adelaide - Alice Springs

Adelaide - Cairns

Adelaide - Darwin

Adelaide - Gold Coast

Alice Springs - Ayers Rock

Alice Springs - Perth

Alice Springs - Sydney

Ayers Rock - Cairns

Ballina - Melbourne

Brisbane - Adelaide

Brisbane - Alice Springs

Brisbane - Darwin

Brisbane - Melbourne

Brisbane - Perth

Broome - Perth

Broome - Sydney

Cairns - Alice Springs

Cairns - Brisbane

Cairns - Perth

Cairns - Sydney

Darwin - Alice Springs

Darwin - Cairns

Darwin - Melbourne

Darwin - Perth

Gold Coast - Cairns

Hamilton Island - Sydney

Launceston - Brisbane

Melbourne - Alice Springs

Melbourne - Ayers Rock

Melbourne - Broome

Melbourne - Cairns

Melbourne - Gold Coast

Melbourne - Hamilton Island

Melbourne - Townsville

Melbourne - Perth

Perth - Adelaide

Perth - Canberra

Sydney - Ayers Rock

Sydney - Darwin

Sydney - Lord Howe Island

Sydney - Perth

Sydney - Townsville

Visiting New Zealand?

If your journey takes you a little further, and you land in New Zealand, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of our Explorer fares, and save on domestic flights around New Zealand. Whether you want to hit the slopes of Queenstown or explore the historic elegance of Christchurch, visiting the corners of this extraordinary country is a must-do.

The domestic flights available around New Zealand are listed below. The amount for the surcharges, fees and taxes will be calculated once you've made your booking, as these will vary depending on your departure and destination points.

Flights are operated by Jetstar or Eastern Australian Airways.

Fares are from €75^ per flight sector, plus surcharges, fees and taxes, and apply for travel between these cities:

Auckland - Christchurch

Auckland - Queenstown

Auckland - Dunedin

Auckland - New Plymouth

Auckland - Nelson

Auckland - Wellington

Auckland - Hawke's Bay

Auckland - Palmerston North

Christchurch - Wellington

Wellington - Nelson

Popular itineraries

Not sure where to go, or looking for a range of experiences? We've done the hard work for you. Check out one of our suggested itineraries below.

Wellington

Christchurch

How to book

Depending on whether you are exploring the great continent of Australia, or experiencing all New Zealand has to offer, there are a few ways to book your Qantas Explorer fares.

If you are planning on flying into Australia, you can simply create your entire itinerary and book all your flights at once by choosing the multi-city option when making your Qantas international flight booking. Then pack your bags and get ready to go.

Already booked your eligibile Economy or Premium Economy international flights to Australia, or need a little bit more time to decide?

Once you've booked your international flights with us, use the following steps to purchase your Explorer fares:

If your booking is eligible, you'll see a promotional image giving you the option to book your domestic Australian flights.

If your adventure takes you further across the Tasman, and your international flight is into New Zealand, you can simply create your entire itinerary and book all your flights at once by chooseing the multi-city option when making your Qantas international flight booking and include your domestic New Zealand flights.

Important information

Disclaimer: * Qantas Explorer fares must be booked in conjunction with a Qantas return international fare to Australia or New Zealand, and have the same validity as your international ticket. Prices exclude carrier charges, fees and taxes, which will vary depending on your departure and destination points. Savings are based on a comparison with the year-round fare. At times, there may be sale fares available which may be cheaper than the Qantas Explorer fare for that routing.

Disclaimer: To include Qantas Explorer fares for your trip to Australia, you can choose the multi-city option when making your booking or through a link/an invitation you may receive after you purchase an eligible Economy or Premium Economy International flight on this website.

Disclaimer: To include Qantas Explorer fares for your trip to New Zealand, choose the multi-city option when making your booking.

^ Prices based on payment at qantas.com. Prices exclude carrier charges, fees and taxes, which will vary depending on your departure and destination points. For bookings made through Qantas Telephone Sales a fee of €25 per person applies. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rate change. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Additional airport taxes and fees may be required for alternative routings. Offer is subject to availability at time of booking.

Changes: International flights - are as per the international fare rules. Qantas Explorer flights - permitted at a charge of €30 per change (or local currency equivalent). All changes are subject to local service fees.